Sports Spectrum

Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.



TUESDAY MORNING RB - Danny Woodhead joins to talk World Cup, summer movies and young adult ministry

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with special guest CFB HOF'er Danny Woodhead for Tuesday June 30, 2026


TOPICS:

(01:29) - What's Danny doing nowadays?

(04:55) - Young Adults ministry

(11:15) - World Cup thoughts

(30:31) - Shoutout IJM 's "Freedom to Play"

(31:33) - What we learned at church


Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves

the freedom to play. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ijm.org/freedomtoplay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.


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Miles McPherson - Former NFL player turned pastor on sharing the Gospel with "JUST 1"

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Miles McPherson played four seasons in the NFL with the Chargers from 1982-1985. After football was finished, he went into ministry and has been the lead pastor of THE ROCK church in San Diego, CA since 2000.


Follow Miles on Instagram here.


Topics:

(02:05) - Being selected in the 10th round of the NFL Draft in 1982

(06:29) - Miles McPherson the NFL player

(11:55) - Running back turned Defensive Back

(15:01) - The importance of sharing the Gospel

(20:59) - Favorite NFL moment

(26:07) - Transitioning away from football

(31:55) - State of young Christian athlete being bold in their faith


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Andy Searles and Andy Young - Soccer chaplains on faith at the World Cup and IJM's Freedom to Play

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Andy Searles is the team chaplain for Orlando City SC in the MLS.


Andy Young is the team chaplain for the United States Men's National Team at the World Cup and for the Philadelphia Union in the MLS.


Today on a bonus episode of the podcast, Andy and Andy join Annabelle Hasselbeck to talk about faith at the World Cup, the growing community of believers in soccer and the important work being done by International Justice Mission allowing kids in slavery to be free.



Join us and our partners International Justice Mission in the fight to end modern slavery by visiting the website http://ijm.org/freedomtoplay





TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt on putting scriptures on pride caps, spiritual discipline and standing for the Bible

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

This is TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for June 23, 2026


TOPICS:

01:10 - Matt recaps his Father's Day weekend

08:40 - Reading the Bible, not just the Bible App

19:35 - SF Giants players posting Bible verses on their Pride Night hats

31:31 - Shoutout IJM and "the Freedom to Play"

32:58 - World Cup love (USA! USA!)

35:57 - Matt's thoughts on Juneteenth

39:58 - What we learned at church


Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves

the freedom to play. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ijm.org/freedomtoplay⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.


Learn more about The King's Return:

http://TheKingsReturn.com


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Kirk Cousins - NFL QB on faith, family, fatherhood, prayer, pride and his new home in Las Vegas

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT

Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins returns to the show with Matt Forte to discuss his new home in Las Vegas, the decision to join the Raiders, being a steward of his football career, prayer in his life and being a dad to two boys.


Topics:

(01:33) - The decision to sign with the @Raiders 

(04:45) - How faith played a role in his decision

(09:50) - Being a light in Las Vegas

(13:51) - Prayer vs Pride

(19:35) - His favorite NFL moments

(25:53) - Raising his kids to follow Jesus

(30:11) - Preparing for his post-playing career

(33:48) - Kirk shares who is EVERYTHING to him


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TUESDAY MORNING RB - The King's Return, Glorifying God at the World Cup and the Knicks win the title

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:02:00 GMT

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for Tuesday June 16, 2026


Topics:

01:04 - World Cup 2026

06:23 - Soccer players glorifying God with TheKingsReturn

16:50 - Spiritual lessons from the Knicks winning the NBA title

29:45 - Shoutout to our friends IJM 

33:16 - What we learned at church

46:40 - Happy Father's Day


Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves

the freedom to play. Visit⁠⁠⁠ ijm.org/freedomtoplay⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.


Learn more about The King's Return:

http://TheKingsReturn.com


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Mason Miller - San Diego Padres closer on his diabetes battle, throwing 104 mph and identity in Christ

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:38:00 GMT

San Diego Padres stud pitcher Mason Miller joins Scott Linebrink and Jason Romano to discuss his diabetes battle, throwing 104 mph, his sudden rise to stardom, finding his identity in Jesus and what Jesus


Topics:

01:00 - The thrill of throwing 104 mph fastballs02:20 - The art of pitching: adjustments and scouting04:40 - The origin of the nickname “The Reaper” 06:30 - Mason’s faith journey and growing closer to Christ 09:20 - Balancing faith, family, and a busy baseball schedule11:29 - Staying connected to Jesus during the season13:59 - Transitioning organizations: leaving the A's for the Padres 16:55 - Being the new guy and fostering team camaraderie19:20 - Managing success, humility, and staying rooted in Christ20:40 - Reflecting on past challenges and trusting God’s plan25:39 - Using platform for purpose: faith, service, and impact27:18 - Sharing about “Jesus Won” and spreading the message30:37 - Embracing struggles, purpose, and living with gratitude34:04 - Closing thoughts on faith, humility, and athletic excellence


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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Bears stadium to Indiana, Madden covers and a global movement of God in soccer

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:02:00 GMT




01:21 - Matt is back from an incredible global sports movement in Portugal

12:59 - The Bears potential stadium move to Indiana

23:13 - Caleb Williams on the cover of Madden 27

27:00 - Madden curse still a thing?

29:27 - Shoutout to IJM's Freedom to Play

32:50 - What we learned at church on Sunday


Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves

the freedom to play. Visit⁠⁠ ijm.org/freedomtoplay⁠⁠ to learn more.


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Mark McKenzie - USMNT soccer player on the 2026 World Cup, his God story and discipleship

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Mark McKenzie from the United States Men's National Team is our guest on Sports Spectrum to talk about the upcoming World Cup and his faith in Jesus.


Topics:

02:29 - Excitement surrounding the World Cup

06:20 - The passion of soccer fans

11:06 - His journey to soccer as a kid

19:51 - Relying on God at an early age

25:21 - Mark shares his testimony

34:18 - Being intentional about his faith in the locker room

39:59 - Who is Jesus to Mark McKenzie

42:00 - The atmosphere in Los Angeles for the World Cup opening match


Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves

the freedom to play. Visit ijm.org/freedomtoplay to learn more.


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Julie Ertz - Two-time World Cup winner and USWNT legend on soccer, faith and the fight to end modern slavery

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Two-time World Cup winner and legendary USWNT player Julie Ertz is our guest today on Sports Spectrum with guest host Annabelle Hasselbeck to talk faith, the 2026 World Cup and her work in fighting to end slavery with International Justice Mission. Tune in!


Join Julie and others in the fight to end modern slavery by visiting the website http://ijm.org/freedomtoplay





TUESDAY MORNING RB - Panthers legend Jonathan Stewart joins the show

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our TUESDAY MORNING RB pod for June 2, 2026.

Panthers legendary running back Jonathan Stewart joins Jason Romano on the show to talk faith, coaching youth sports, the unique dynamic of an NFL locker room, the Jaxson Dart/Abdul Carter story, an NBA Finals preview, the tragic death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and what we learned at church.


TUNE IN!


Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves

the freedom to play. Visit ijm.org/freedomtoplay to learn more.


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Maurice Williams – Former Jaguars player turned team chaplain on faith and life after sports

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Maurice Williams is a former offensive lineman with the Jaguars. He played all nine of his professional football seasons with Jacksonville after being selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft following a stellar collegiate career at Michigan.


In 2018, he became the team chaplain of the Jaguars.


Today on the podcast, Maurice joins Matt Forte to talk about his journey from NFL player to team chaplain, writing his new book “When the Game is Gone,” the importance of discipleship and stewarding the athlete platform well.


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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Kyle Busch's death and the fragility of life

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Welcome to our TUESDAY MORNING RB pod for May 26, 2026.


Topics:

01:07 - Memorial Day weekend reflections

06:48 - Knicks are in the NBA Finals

14:15 - Kyle Busch's tragic death and the fragility of life

23:01 - What we learned at church this weekend


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TreVeyon Henderson - New England Patriots running back on Super Bowl boldness and never compromising the Gospel

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:05:00 GMT

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson returns to the Sports Spectrum podcast to talk about about his faith in Jesus Christ.

Topics:

01:28 - Super Bowl rematch on Sept 9

03:09 - First NFL game memories

06:38 - Ohio State transformation

09:44 - Sharing his faith as an NFL rookie

18:20 - A true identity in Jesus

21:45 - Trey's testimony of faith

28:49 - Newly married

32:15 - Super Bowl LX boldness

34:48 - What does JESUS WON mean to him?


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TUESDAY MORNING RB - NFL schedule release, Bears opponents, NFL player safety and what we learned at church

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Welcome to our TUESDAY MORNING RB pod for May 19, 2026.


Topics:


NBA playoff thoughts

05:39 - NFL schedule has been released

12:27 - Aaron Rodgers is back (again)

16:49 - Chicago Bears 2026 schedule breakdown

23:07 - Matt on NFL player safety

25:16 - What we learned at church


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Geremy Davis - Former NFL Wide Receiver on golf, the Gospel and life pivots

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:00 GMT

Geremy Davis played six years in the NFL with the Giants, Chargers and Lions from 2015-2020. He was a 6th round selection by NYG in 2015 after a successful college career at UCONN. Matt and Geremy talk on the podcast about the idolatry of football, his favorite NFL moment, what he misses about the game, and why he is now using the game of golf to share the Gospel.


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TUESDAY MORNING RB - New York sports fans, spiritual leaders and what we learned at church

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Welcome to our TUESDAY MORNING RB pod for May 12, 2026.


Topics:

02:52 - The Passion of New York Fans

06:30 - Mental Health in Sports

10:56 - Spirituality and Identity in Sports

12:57 - Fan Interaction and Player Experience

14:48 - Transitioning Between Sports

19:23 - Complexity of Football vs. Basketball

22:07- The Debate of Sports: Basketball vs. Football

24:43 - Spiritual Leadership in the Locker Room

33:35 - What We Learned at Church


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Matt’s wife Danielle Forte joins the show for a special Mother’s Day episode

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:30:00 GMT

On today’s episode, Matt invites his wife Danielle Forte to the show for a special Mother’s Day edition of the pod. Danielle shares about raising kids to love Jesus, why she is so passionate about being a mother, her adoption story and the importance of keeping her identity in Jesus and not her role as mom or wife.


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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Childhood movie memories, the finality of seasons ending and what we learned at church

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:02:00 GMT

Welcome to our TUESDAY MORNING RB pod for May 5, 2026.


Topics:

- Jason's daughter graduates college

- The finality of a season ending

- Kentucky Derby shoutout

- Matt's 3 favorite childhood movies

- What we learned at church


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